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August 22nd, 2022 || Development, News and Public Affairs.

Coalition celebrates FDOT’s pausing of a possible Florida Turnpike extension

The No Roads to Ruin Coalition was successful in stopping the expansion of toll highways through rural Florida. For now.

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    City seeking public input on Imagine Clearwater plan for Coachman Park

    The City of Clearwater wants to overhaul a popular waterfront park, Coachman Park; the city is seeking input from residents through a series of four public information sessions that continue Wednesday evening. It’s from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Countryside Library, 2642 Sabal Springs Drive. The next two are: Dec. 7, 11 a.m…. Read more »

    October 17th, 2019

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    Carrollwood residents want to protect cypress wetlands from development

    A group of Hillsborough County residents is trying to save cypress wetlands near Dale Mabry Highway from rezoning that could lead to development. They’ve started a change.org petition and a Facebook group, Save Carrollwood’s Wetland. WMNF spoke with Lauren McFadden, a resident of Carrollwood-Northdale area. Listen: “What they’re wanting to do in this wetland area… Read more »

    m-cores toll roads protest. no roads to ruin coalition

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